Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
An album of memories as much as music, Jacobs's third release for Bar/None places her in the indie-rock company of Dave Schramm (Yo La Tengo), Peter Holsapple (the dBs), Susan Cowsill and Vicki Peterson (Continental Drifters, the Bangles) and, sonically, everything falls into place. "Never Be Afraid" is a driving, beautifully harmonized anthem; "A Good Night for Sleeping" is sly power pop with hit potential; and "Stole the Madonna" is simply one of the more lovely, evocative folk ballads of the year. Jacobs's voice can be a bit precious and coy in its childlike soprano, but it's suited to her subjects. And to her credit she makes these songs of family history intriguing to the listener, investing far more in her stories than most pop-influenced songwriters. --Roy Kasten

Entertainment Weekly
The songs of Hoboken, N.J.'s Jacobs are ... an engaging mix of levelheaded sensibility and eyes-wide-open optimism.

Tracks:

Ah
Shallow
Never Be Afraid
Late
Honeybees
Because...
A Snowy Street
A Good Night For Sleeping
Dream On
Good Doctor
On The Way Home
Can You Promise?
Eddy Went To Spain
Stole The Madonna
Even The Skylark
Hope Is A Weed
Because I Have Forgiven Everyone

Amazon.com

An album of memories as much as music, Jacobs's third release for Bar/None places her in the indie-rock company of Dave Schramm (Yo La Tengo), Peter Holsapple (the dBs), Susan Cowsill and Vicki Peterson (Continental Drifters, the Bangles) and, sonically, everything falls into place. "Never Be Afraid" is a driving, beautifully harmonized anthem; "A Good Night for Sleeping" is sly power pop with hit potential; and "Stole the Madonna" is simply one of the more lovely, evocative folk ballads of the year. Jacobs's voice can be a bit precious and coy in its childlike soprano, but it's suited to her subjects. And to her credit she makes these songs of family history intriguing to the listener, investing far more in her stories than most pop-influenced songwriters. --Roy Kasten

Customer Reviews:

Why Have I Never Heard Of This Wonderful Artist Before?.......2001-06-10

A close friend of mine, a brilliant writer and essayist, received a fan letter and a copy of HYDRANGEA from Kate Jacobs, and was enormously taken with her music. She lent me the CD and, after ordering it, I promptly ran to a record store to buy whatever else I could find that bore her name. Kate Jacobs has immediately become one of my favorite musicians and songwriters. Her lyrics are beguiling and full of pockets of naked truth, her melodies lyrical and irresistable, her harmonies gorgeous. Never depressing thanks to the bouncing melodies, though serious emotional issues are fully addressed in the songs, is a big plus for the depression-prone introspective listener. Tinged with a streak of country-music, Kate Jacobs is a gem of a song-writer and performer, and it is a sad statement about the music industry in this country that I only came to hear of her in such a round-about and unlikely way.

A wonderful album mixing history with song.......2000-12-12

This album is one of my all-time favourites. I just love the way she mixes her family history into her songs. The booklet has all the lyrics, plus a little bit of the family history for some of the songs. There are also some wonderful old photos of various ancestors who feature in her songs, like her great-grandfather who was Leo Tolstoys doctor. I bought this album after I had heard 'Honeybees', and was so glad that I did. It is truly a wonderful album, by a very talented singer / songwriter. Highly recommended to anyone who loves good music that has a story to tell.

Poetry. Pure and simple. A joy to listen to........1999-05-09

My husband heard one song from this album on NPR and knew I had to have it. Since then, I've bought every other Kate Jacobs album I could get my hands on. I have never been dissapointed. The songs tell the most wonderful stories, and the melodies stay in your head for days. I find Kate Jacobs to have not only an incredible voice, but an amazing writing talent. All of her albums weave you through tales with striking imagery. I highly recommend investing in the entire collection!

Kate has made popular music safe for smart people again.......1999-02-25

Kate's music is lyrical, surprising, and has the best, most interesting lyrics in popular music. Even her band is amazing. Where did these people come from?

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Hydrangea
The Occult Morphinas
Manufacturer: Stepbridge Studio
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000KCW2I6

Product Description

features 13 songs - 66 - shiva - aunt jane's wild ride - beautiful claire - scary mary - everyday comes & goes - autumn hotel - nowhere to go - baroness - dead time - baroness (acoustic) - aunt jane (acoustic) and scary mary (acoustic)

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